Covia Corporation is North America's leading industrial mineral producer and a technology partner to a diverse customer base. Our silica, high purity quartz, feldspar, nepheline syenite, calcium carbonate, clay, kaolin, lime and limestone products are the fundamental building blocks of nearly every industrial and manufacturing process.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our employees. Covia employs a diverse and highly skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Construction Supervisor who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its Nephton, Ontario location. As a Construction Supervisor, you will provide field construction supervision and start-up assistance to Covia Project Engineers.

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Working under the supervision of a Covia Project Engineer, provide construction supervision, troubleshooting, and start-up assistance
• Provide weekly reports of activities to management.
• Function in a professional manner and in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Continually evaluate personal work processes with continuous improvement as the objective. Participate in departmental continuous improvement teams in improving all engineering processes.
• Provide technical support through project assignments, training, or other means to plants in support of their implementation of continuous improvement systems. Provide technical training to plant and other staff personnel on engineering subjects.
• Develop and maintain skills in the use of personal computers in engineering work to improve accuracy, productivity, and professionalism in all work products.
• Ensure that high standards of engineering design, materials, and construction are maintained in all Covia work. Ensure that Covia Engineering Standards are consistently and uniformly used.
• Interact with other corporate functions including, Environmental Affairs, Safety and Health, Purchasing, and Sales in the conduct of the engineering work.
• Update construction schedule.
• Report on any issues with the NSO construction project and keep contractors in line with schedule.
• Evaluate any proposed extra costs to the project required by the contractors
• Coordinate all contractor’s activities
• Mediate all contractor’s conflicts with plant issues and other contractors
• Assure all workers are following the Covia safety procedures.
• Issue confined space permits, hot work permits, JSA evaluations and other forms required on the job site.
• Keep plant management informed of all issues with construction and schedule, including planning tie ins within existing plant.
• Act as Project Manager in the absence of the Project Manager on site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION IS FOR A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT TO LAST UP TO (2) YEARS.

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years engineering, construction supervision or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Proficient of local/regional codes and ordinances, reading/interpreting construction documents and contracts
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and contractors in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers in other areas. Strong team player.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible is essential
• Experience in a union environment an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Covia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Please advise if you require accommodation; we will work with you to meet your needs.

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